One-of-a-Kind Show Toronto

Had a fabulous time yesterday in Toronto at the One-of-a-Kind Show with my good friend Trisha.
So many artists with really innovative work! I especially enjoyed the work of Alison Terp, Michele Rose, Rudy Kehkla and Sharon Nowlan along with many others. I came back with a great deal of inspiration and lots of ideas for my own artwork.

Metalworks

If you are planning some downtown Christmas shopping this season, stop by Metalworks for some fabulous one-of-a-kind jewellery including this piece and alot more from moi!

Metalworks is located at 352 King Street in Kingston, across from City Hall.

New Galleries!!

I have been so busy in the last few weeks trying to finish some custom orders and getting ready to show my work to two new galleries.
I am so happy to say that my hard work paid off and my efforts were well received.
I am now being represented in Kingston by Metalworks and by Gallery Art Plus in Belleville, Ontario. I am so pleased and exhausted!
A great big thanks to both galleries for accepting me so warmly and to my understanding husband who has supported me for the last ten years in trying to carve out a little niche for myself to belong.

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Rings!

I have had so much fun creating these rings for my collection!

There are more to finish and photograph though so I'd better get to it!

Busy Day!

messy bench!

I had a wonderfully busy day today, starting with about 4 hours working at my bench making new jewellery and an afternoon class at Beadapalooza, the local bead store where I teach basic beading, wirework and beadweaving techniques.

Behind the counter is Trina, the owner and good friend.

Three Houses

house, dog-house, townhouse
sterling silver and resin pendants

Just made up a batch of new Bullseye pendants. they will each be filled with two different colours of resin. Colourful and fun to wear. They should be posted for sale sometime next week.

Made You Look

Oops, almost forgot to give an update on my Made You Look business venture.

I brought up 61 pieces of my new resin and silver line and I came back home with zero items. Yes! The lovely Sarah took every one for her store and I was so pleased! I honestly didn't expect everything to go!

Actually it was all I had so far, so I am in the process of making more.

Everyone needs a victory now and then... :o)

Welcome to the Neighbourhood!

I have been working on these new house bezels today. They are so much fun to make. I can't wait to clean them up and get some color into them!

Nerves of Silver

It is always nerve wracking to show a new jewellery line to a boutique. But alas, if one wants to sell anything, it is one of those things that must be done. So...I am off tomorrow to Made You Look once again in Toronto and another boutique called Beadle.

Luckily I have already met Sarah, the owner of Made You Look and she is one of those people that puts you automatically at ease as well as being a metalsmith and business owner, she definitely understands the plight and process.

Here are my new business cards that I've just designed this morning (yes, I always leave at least 3 things until the last minute! - I think I love the adrenaline rush :o)

Here are a few things I'm taking along with me:

Color Story

I love doing a series based on one to three colors. Here is the beginning of a plum/purple color story. I think these colors are great for any season, don't you?

Busy, busy, busy!

As you can see by my messy workbench, I have been in production mode. It is best for me to strike when the iron is hot because inspiration does not always present itself when needed.
Here are some bangles which have been really popular all lined up like little soldiers in a row. The grey stuff is clay which I wrap around the bezels to avoid leakage (in case you were wondering).

Finally done!

These look much better now that they've been sanded. My fingers are bleeding but the pendants look great. It is so nice to see an idea realized and be satisfied with it. Not all pieces go so nicely.

On to the next design! Earrings, I believe.

In Progress

Here are some pendants and bracelets that I am waiting to harden or cure. Very messy and not very attractive - yet! I will have them finished by Monday and then you can see the difference.
Until then, have you seen this Geninne's Art Blog yet? If you haven't, check it out! It is full of inspiration from a very talented illustrator.

Here are a few new items I've been working on. I especially enjoy the Pop-Dots bangles! Lots of fun for the summertime. Thank-you to everyone that has been enquiring about where they can purchase my new silver and resin jewellery. I will be uploading these to my Etsy shop as well as my own website. Thanks everyone!

Bubbles in Resin and Silver

Here is a preview of some new pendants I've finished recently. I am in the middle of creating this new line of silver and resin.

New Work

I just finished a commission for my friend, Debbie.
Here is a small look at the process of making them.
Next time I will take more pics from the beginning.
The symbols mean water and health and are for Debbie and the girls that just got back from Haiti. I really hope they enjoy them.

New Birdy Pendants

I made these pendants as a homage to Mothers. They will be in my Etsy shop this week! Yes, I am finally opening back up.
Wish me luck!

Metalwork

Here are a few things I've been working on lately. I seriously have the metalwork bug lately. So much fun to create an object out of sheet silver and wire. Amazing and very satisfying. I'm sure my results will improve over time but I am pretty happy this week. I will be making more of the individual flowers for necklaces. Love them!

Dead on Her Feet

This pic explains exactly how I felt last week. It is my son, Patrick's interpretation of the saying "Dead on Her Feet", which was assigned as one of his projects for second year Graphic Design. He gave it to me this weekend and I love it!